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Meanings of surge in English

Catalan
pujada
Spanish
subida

A sudden forceful flow.

pujada
Catalan
remuntar
Spanish
remontar

Rise rapidly.

remuntar
Portuguese
vaga
Spanish
oleada

A large sea wave.

vaga
Catalan
onejar

Rise and move, as in waves or billows.

onejar
Usage of surge in English
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Public health authorities said that event contributed to a surge in cases.
The Guardian
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The surge forced the government to introduce new cooling measures in October.
Reuters
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But in recent years, the state has seen a surge in tourism.
News.com.au
4
Indonesia has suffered a surge in human cases this year, baffling officials.
Reuters
5
VIOLENCE A FACTOR A surge in recent violence could influence voter preferences.
Reuters
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However, with great artistic acclaim and value comes a surge in commercialization.
The Guardian
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A surge in arrivals by sea has left Italy and Greece struggling.
Reuters
8
This year also saw a surge in support for his 'Four Canzonas'.
Radio NZ
9
The much-debated surge may have reduced violence and American casualties in Iraq.
Wired
10
This growing supply surge has not yet affected the refined copper market.
Reuters
11
He's just one case in a new surge of infections across Russia.
News.com.au
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The surge in interest extends beyond political debate over cost and coverage.
Reuters
13
A surge in killings there last year forced mass displacements of people.
Reuters
14
Nicole felt her heart rate surge as she listened to the question.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
15
This combination of factors has seen its popularity surge in recent years.
The Irish Times
16
The surge was almost 100 cases higher than figures recorded on Saturday.
News.com.au
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